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The Chromebook Tab 10 has a 9.7" display with a 2,048 by 1,536 resolution, making it one of the tablets with a bigger screen on the market. The Tab 10 has a 5 MP rear and 2 MP front-facing cameras – yeah, we should not expect the best images, but then again, tablets have never excelled at taking pictures. Deep-sea blue has been the color of choice for the Tab 10, although there might be more colors to come in the future.
Acer's announcement of the Tab 10 is most likely connected to another event, hosted by Apple. Today, the Cupertino company will hold an event, labeled "Let's take a field trip" at the Lane Tech College Prep High School in Chicago. The invitation for the event reads "Join us to hear new creative ideas for teachers and students,", which suggests it will be education-oriented.
Currently, schools in the US are mostly using Chromebook-based laptops for their educational purposes, but Apple's expected announcement of a cheaper iPad will most likely try to capitalize on the school market. Acer's announcement of the Tab 10 is essentially throwing down the glove at Apple and only time will tell which company will prevail.
The Acer Chromebook Tab 10 will be available next month in North America, with a global release expected in May. Priced at $329, it is definitely on the expensive side, considering most Chromebooks are under $300, but it's the first Chrome OS tablet and you know innovations are expensive.
